“I have a message that’s going to change not just South Carolina but the entire country.”

In 2018, he wasaccused of rape by a womanwho worked as his children’s former nanny in 2018.

As part of the agreement, he alsopaid $80,000to a nonprofit organization called People Against Rape.

Thomas Ravenel on SOUTHERN CHARM – Season:4

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Thomas Ravenel on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN

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